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Underworld

2003 DVD Certificate 15.gif
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  • 70
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In UNDERWORLD, a dark and Gothic monster action movie, vampires and lycans--an ancient form of werewolf--are at war. While the vampires inhabit a gigantic castle that houses their ancestors' tombs, the lycans live underground in a dilapidated sewer cave. Both teams are equipped with big guns, and they are constantly innovating .. Read more

Starring Kate Beckinsale, Scott Speedman, Shane Brolly, Michael Sheen
Director Len Wiseman
Run time 121 mins
Genres Horror

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  • Critics' reviews (2) of Underworld

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  • 2 stars out of 5

    It's quite a feat to have sucked the life out of an attractive comic book-style vampire versus werewolf premise, but debut director Len Wiseman has crafted the most stylistically derivative and monotonously plotted horror film possible. The casting is equally defective, with Kate Beckinsale unconvincing as sullen bloodsucker Selene, a sort of waif-like female version of Blade, and Michael Sheen lacking stature as her “Lycan” enemy. Set against a hackneyed melancholy gothic backdrop, the story piles on scene after scene of portentous, humourless exposition, only stopping occasionally for these centuries-old rival gangs to fire off rounds of ammo. Why such rich potential for teeth-baring conflict is abandoned in favour of sub-Matrix gunplay is one of many questions posed before the film's faintly enjoyable final battle. Only Bill Nighy, as a fearsome ancient vampire, really makes any sort of fanged impression on this dreary disappointment.

    • Radio Times
  • Absurdly posturing movie in which the acting is the only horror.

    • Halliwell's Film Guide
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  • 50 out of 54 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 5 stars

    Deeper than you might expect.

    'Vampires Vs Werewolves'

    Sounds at best like a comic book, at worst like a cheesy low budget, laughably bad piece of horror.

    If youre prepared to look beyond this you will be rewarded by a well written gothic thriller that is quite a treat.

    Take ideas from blade, the matrix, mix with traditional gothic ideals, and even a pinch of classic period drama (I cannot really explain the period drama references without giving away large pieces of the plot but on so many levels this could have easily been rich vs poor, black vs white, the families of romeo and juliet you name it, I kid you not) but its all bought back down to earth with some matrix style action which actually works better and is more convincing in this film.

    In short its a well written story which steals ideas from all over the place but works with them to make them better and more convincing than those films the ideas were stolen from.

    Screams for a sequel. Watch with an open mind and be rewarded.

    Id also like to point out this film also raises the bar with some excellent acting, particularly from Kate.

      • A customer from Staffordshire
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  • 2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 3 stars [Highly rated reviewer]

    DEAD GOOD......

    BEST VAMP FILM IV SEEN FOR AGES,SO IF YOUR IN TO YOUR ACTION FILMS,WELL WORTH A LOOK BIG TIME...

      • Weston poet from Weston,England...
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